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Editor note: Darren is hopefully going to be our new grooming expert. Having worked in the industry for a while, he know what works and WHY it works. I have neglected our grooming category in the past due to the fact the main interest of the site is fashion, but grooming is an ESSENTIAL part of any fashionable males life. Whether you get manicures religiously each week or you simply just wash and moisturise each morning, you will find tips and latest news here each fortnight in order to help you improve your routine and help you to look your best. No matter how many clothes and looks you have, if your skin and body are not taken care of then it brings you down in an instant. Enjoy…
Most men, during their twenties, will begin to notice small lines developing on their face. Just the other day I looked in the mirror comparing myself to a photo from last year and noticed that small lines were beginning to develop on my forehead.
Its common knowledge that in future years these lines we have will deepen and spread. You’ve no doubt heard ‘The younger you start looking after your skin the better’, and this is so true! Even if you have the skin of a baby there’s never an excuse not to start a skin regime – it will all pay off in the end believe me.
The not-so-secret secret is… you must cleanse, tone and moisturise, in that order, twice a day, and apply sunscreen every morning. Although you must use suitable products and I’m going to suggest what works based on personal experience.
Cleansing
Use a facial cleanser that contains Glycolic Acid, the same acid they use in glycolic peels. The acid will exfoliate; taking away the layer of dead skin and dirt and it will clean right down into the pores.
Be sure to cleanse twice a day, especially in the evening. The skin picks up dirt and pollution throughout the day and unless it’s washed away it will speed up that ageing process. Three of my personal favourite facial cleansers are show below, and all do an amazing job of keeping your skin looking clean and feeling really fresh. Check the reviews on site and you will see they all come highly recommended:
Toning
Toner prepares your skin for absorbing more moisturiser. If you’re going to pay lots of money for a moisturiser you want to soak up every bit of goodness you’ve paid for. These toners come highly recommended by me and I always use one after I wash my face or have shaved:
Moisturising
The next step is something a lot of you probably do – Moisturise. An important word when it comes to your moisturiser and eye creams is antioxidants. Make sure any moisturisers and eye creams you buy contain these. If you buy a cream that reduces the look of wrinkles, or tightens your skin you are just correcting the visible problems. If you want a cream to prevent the ageing process then antioxidants are the key.
These two contain all the ingredients you would ever need in order to combat the ageing process and still have your skin looking hydrated and smooth. They may cost a bit more but it is better paying for prevention than it is excessively spending once you have terrible wrinkles!
Sunscreen
Sunscreen should be applied after or with your moisturiser daily. Even in winter months the suns rays are strong and they can penetrate the thickest clouds. The suns rays cause wrinkles and brown sun-spots and sunscreen is the best defense against this. Some facial cleansers (the ingredients in them) can also make your skin susceptible to UV rays – this means if you go out without sunscreen on then it can cause discolouration and uneven tone within your skin… again this is something you would have to pay a lot for to fix. Never forget your sunscreen.
Ensure any sunscreen you use protects you from both UVA and UVB rays like those below:
So there we go, your simple 4 step guide to keeping your skin looking it’s best each and every day. Splash out on some quality products and you will not regret it. Clothes and trends may come and go – you can easily replace them.. not so much with your skin though gentlemen, so take care of yourself.
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So man i need help, im 16 almost 17, wayyy over active pores with blackheads on my nose, which really sucks! I wash everyday and cleanse but theres no getting rid of these pesky little buggers! Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Nice article by the way! Never heard of toner before! :|
Great read for me, I’ve always understood to take care of your skin and never could tell which products worked and which didn’t.
I myself have my own system that I use but I definitely don’t use toner. I tend to wash my face more than twice a day, usually 3 because my skin is very very oily. Do you have a special way to combat oily skin? I’m pretty sure that is what keeps my acne still coming (although not many, but still there and noticable at least by me).
Hey Guys, glad you are sharing tips on good skincare. Most guys don’t know how to keep their skin properly cleaned – or what toner is (as above) natural skincare products will always be a good choice if you want healthy skin that can process blemishes and toxins faster. Zinc is also a great natural alternative to chemical sunscreens to block the sun instead of simply reflect it.
Sound advice. ‘Congested’ skin, usually described as ‘over active’ and associated with teenagers or men in their twenties does well on a regime whereby the skin is cleaned gently with a product that combines both glycolic and salicylic acids*. The trick is to monitor your skin and ease off the intense cleaning ritual by scaling back once the condition clears up, adopting a milder ,long term routine alternating a milder cleanser with the glycolic and salicylic treatments as in cleanser, scrubs, toners and creams on the market.
Less is usually better when it comes to product strengths when tapping into glycolic and salicylic treatments, if you don’t know what you’re doing or to expect. It’ll take longer but you’ll get there over six months to a year rather than in three rather than run risks. A sunblock is an absolute given using acid treatments! And not a mild SPF 15 either and skip the acids if you’re planning on tanning on the beach during the summer months.
The down side for those of us who tend to be spotty is that initially using these acids independently of a dermatologist’s care is that in the first ten to thirty days, you can experience a heartbreaking increase of zits as the acids slough off the surface and goes deeper to correct damaged skin, flushing out problems such as ingrown hairs and grime. Being prepared and sticking with the initial ten days is worth the shock or suffering. The good news is that these spots usually don’t last forever and seem to clear up faster with less to no scaring. After six months it’s common for any breakouts to be few and far between.
Hey I was wonder, can I buy this stuff in the store (eg. Target, Walgreensk, etc) I love your site by the way!